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           Writing a 
           complaint letter
           If you have decided to make your complaint in writing, this guide may 
           help you to put this together and plan the details you want to include. 
              Who can complain:                                          Who to complain to:
             The NHS Complaints Regulations state that anyone can        Complaints in writing should be ideally addressed to the 
             complain, either about the treatment they have received     person in charge of the organisation.  This might be the 
             personally, but also about the care provided to a friend    Chief Executive Officer if it is a large Hospital or Mental 
             or family member. This is detailed as,                      Health Trust, or could be a Senior Partner or Practice 
                                                                         Manager if you are unhappy with the care provided by a 
                    “a person who is affected, or is likely              GP, Dentist, Optician or Pharmacist. You can also complain 
                  to be affected, by the action, omission or             to a Ward Manager, Matron, or to the Complaints 
                  decision of the responsible body which is              Department if you would prefer. 
                        the subject of the complaint.”                   If you are not sure who to complain to, information can 
             Most organisations will seek consent from you to            usually be found by telephoning the organisation or on the 
             investigate the concerns raised, but also to consult the    Trust website. You could also discuss this with an advocate 
             medical records, as these are confidential. This is         who can explain your options clearly.
             usually a form sent out through the post for you to sign. 
              Be aware: An NHS body can request consent 
              from the patient to investigate and release details to                      If you are not sure who 
              the complainant. This is because some of the 
              information may be very personal and so is covered                        to complain to, information 
              under the Data Protection Act. If it is not possible to                     can usually be found by 
              provide this, the organisation may not be able to                       telephoning the organisation 
              provide a complete response, but should still be                         or on the Trust website. You 
              able to investigate issues, and provide a letter which                    could also discuss this with 
              answers things generally, and does not provide any 
              private or specific details about the patient. If you                    an advocate who can explain 
              already have this consent, or the patient has died, it                        your options clearly.
              might be a good idea to include this in your 
              original letter. 
           Your health. Your voice.                                                                   www.carersfederation.co.uk/ica
                 Writing a                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Complaint letter help guide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            PRIVATE AND CONFIDENTIAL
                  complaint letter                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Insert your address
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            The person in charge/ Chief Executive Officer (name if known)
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Followed by the name and address of their organisation
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 GP surgery             Dental Surgery       Hospital Trust or      Primary Care Trust
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Date
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Dear….
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            RE: NHS Complaint – Complainant name, Date of Birth
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            I am writing to complain about the treatment I received at [place where treatment was received] on 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            [date of incident/period of treatment]. If you are writing on behalf of the patient, add this in here, 
                  Writing and sending the complaint letter                                                         Before you send it:                                                                                                      and explain the relationship between you and why they cannot complain. 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Describe
                  You might have already thought about the issues you want                                         Read the letter again to make sure that everything you want                                                                   What happened         When          Where
                  to include in your letter. The letter should clearly outline                                     to say is included. Make sure you sign it at the end of the                                                              If you have kept a diary, a log sheet or list of events, you can use this to make the body of your letter or you can attach 
                  your complaint and should ask for it to be investigated                                          letter, otherwise this may cause a delay in the organisation                                                             this as a separate sheet and refer to this here. Explain what, if anything, you have already done to try to resolve matters.
                  under the NHS Complaints Procedure.                                                              starting their investigation. Keep a copy for you to refer to 
                     Below are some tips for putting your letter together;                                         later – this will be useful for you to compare your response                                                             I would like the following points addressed in the response to this complaint.
                                                                                                                   to. It might also help to keep a copy of all letters sent and 
                      •  Make it clear who the complaint is about – use the                                        received, in date order. You could use the log included in                                                                    Put the most important matters first
                           full name of the patient, and make sure you insert                                      this guide to help with this. You may wish to send your letter                                                                Explain why you are not satisfied
                           their date of birth, so they can be easily identified.                                  by recorded delivery, so you can be sure that this has been 
                      •  Try to keep your letter concise and to the point –                                        received.                                                                                                                     Be clear and brief
                           sometimes issues can get lost in a long account                                         Complaints about more than one NHS body                                                                                       Number or bullet your points
                           which describes what happened in great detail.                                                                                                                                                                        Ask the questions you would like the answers to and list them in order of importance.
                      •  If your complaint spans many months or needs                                              If you complaint is regarding more than one NHS 
                           a lot of detail, perhaps use a time line, or diary                                      organisation, you can either send separate complaints to                                                                 As a result of this complaint I would now like 
                           of events to structure your letter, and list your                                       the different organisations, or it you wish you can send all                                                             Say what you want to happen, for example:
                           questions and issues separately.                                                        your concerns in one letter.                                                                                             •  an explanation of what happened                                 
                      •  Be factual and avoid aggressive language or                                               If you decide to send one letter – Send your letter to one                                                               •  a change in a process or policy
                           comments which could be classed as offensive.                                           NHS organisation and ask them to co-operate to provide a                                                                 •  an action to remedy the problem you experienced
                      •  Try to avoid repeating yourself - make your point                                         co-ordinated response with the others involved. They                                                                     •  an apology
                           and then move on to the next issue.                                                     should then communicate with the other bodies concerned 
                      •  You could group issues together by theme to                                               with your complaint, investigate and provide a combined 
                           organise your letter – eg. Medication, Cleanliness,                                     response. It is also a good idea to state that you give your                                                             I look forward to receiving your acknowledgement of this letter. I would like you to carry out a full investigation 
                           Attitude, Discharge                                                                     permission or consent for your complaint to be shared with                                                               into my concerns and provide a response in accordance with the NHS Complaints Procedure. 
                      •  Ask definite questions and for the organisation                                           the other organisations and health professionals. If you                                                                 Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need further information.
                           to investigate specific issues or episodes.                                             prefer, you can send a copy of your letter to each NHS 
                                                                                                                   organisation involved asking them to speak to each other 
                  Do not be afraid to say what has upset you, and explain                                          and provide a response together. If you are unsure if this                                                               Yours sincerely (if you have named the Complaints Lead)
                  what you would like to achieve as a result of your                                               option is for you, then speak to an advocate who will be                                                                 Or, Yours faithfully (if you have started the letter ‘Dear Sir’)
                  complaint. You can then use this as an opportunity to make                                       able to provide you with more information so you can 
                  suggestions for how they can improve services, request to                                        make your decision. 
                  make changes to organisational policies and processes as                                                                                                                                                                  Your signature
                  well as explanations or an apology. 
                  You could also include a contact telephone number in the 
                  letter, so the NHS body can easily contact you if there is                                                                                                                                                                Print your name
                  something that requires explanation or they wish to discuss 
                  your letter at all. It might also be an idea to detail in the 
                  letter if you would like to have a meeting to discuss your                                                                                                                                                                If you are sending copies of your letter to other parties, show this here.
                  complaint before receiving a written response.                                                                                                                                                                            cc. Other party
                  Your health. Your voice.                                                                                                                       www.carersfederation.co.uk/ica
    Sample letter
                                                   1 The Avenue,
                                                     Anytown,
                                                     AT1 2AB
                                                Tel: 01234 5678910
    Jane Smith
    The Complaints Manager
    The Old Surgery
    2 The Street
    Anytown
    AT1 2CD
    …. Date …..2012
    Dear Jane Smith
    RE: NHS Complaint – Mrs A Smith, DOB 19 May 1963
    I am writing to complain about the way I have been treated by Dr Jones at the Old Surgery. I was seen by Dr Jones 
    three times, on 26th April, 31st May and 13th December. He did not examine me or do any tests. I feel that he did not take 
    my symptoms seriously and said my problem was due to stress and that I should take things easy. I was feeling so unwell 
    and  found his attitude upsetting as he did not seem to take me seriously. I was worried so I made an appointment to see 
    another doctor in the practice. I do not know his name but it will be in my notes. This doctor examined me on 8th January 
    and arranged for tests. These showed that I was diabetic. I was prescribed medication and a special diet and I am now 
    feeling much better. During the period from April 2008 to January 2009, however, I suffered with several infections, 
    sleepless nights and I was very distressed. I have tried to raise my concerns with Dr Jones but he would not listen.
    I would like the following points addressed in response to this complaint.
    1. Is my medical condition poorer as a result of my diabetes not being detected and diagnosed by 
      Dr Jones on previous appointments?
    2. Why did Dr Jones not order any tests?
    Along with answers to my questions, I would now like:
    -  Dr Jones’ attitude to patients to be reviewed
    -  Dr Jones to explain why he did not listen to me or examine me
    -  An apology from him for the unnecessary stress and poor health I suffered because of his inadequate care
    -  To know what arrangements the practice has for reviewing the listening skills of the doctors.
    I have had very good care from the practice in the past, in particular from Dr Allen until he retired. I was then moved 
    to Dr Jones. I would like to regain confidence in the care provided by the practice. I would like you to carry out a full 
    investigation into my concerns in accordance with the NHS Complaints Regulations.
    Yours sincerely
    Mrs A Smith
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